Through Feb. 18, Lowe's is accepting project nominations for Lowe's Hometowns, its five-year, $100 million commitment to community revitalization. Lowe's will award $10 million in grants to fund 100 renovations and complete an additional 1,700 improvement projects selected by its associates this year.

People in the Charlotte area are encouraged to nominate a project to benefit the community or a local nonprofit by visiting Lowes.com/Hometowns.

Eligible project types include rebuilding or renovating:

- Safe and affordable housing facilities such as shelters or transitional living facilities

- Community resources such as senior citizen centers, first responder facilities, food pantries or youth clubs

- Outdoor community spaces like parks, gardens and playgrounds

- Cultural preservation such as theaters or memorials

- Facilities dedicated to skilled trades education

Visit Lowes.com/hometowns for complete program terms and to nominate a community project.